September 29, 2024
Call for Proposals Deadline!
November 21, 2024
ECSAS Late Registration Ends
November 21, 2024
2024 European Conference Begins
6th European Conference for Student Affairs and Services
Regional Annual Conferences Supporting the Profession Community Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Division Global Division International Education Professional Level AVP or "Number Two" Faculty Graduate Mid-Level New Professional Senior Level Undergraduate VP for Student Affairs
November 21 - November 23, 2024 St. Julian, Malta
The European Conference for Student Affairs and Services provides a platform for student services professionals, academics, researchers, and policymakers to discuss innovative programs, practices, models and trends in student affairs.
Universities of the Future: Empowering Student Affairs Professionals to Foster Student Flourishment
CALL FOR PROPOSALS Deadline - Accepted on a Rolling Basis
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About the Conference
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and EucA – European university college Association invite you to the sixth annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services (ECSAS) to be held in St. Julian, Malta on 21 November -23 November 2024.
The European Conference for Student Affairs and Services’ goal is to provide education, training, resources, and support to professionals working in student affairs roles. SAS plays a vital role in shaping the experiences and outcomes of students' holistic well-being, personal growth, and thriving in various aspects of life. Fostering student flourishing involves creating environments and offering support systems that enable students to reach their fullest potential, both academically and personally.
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2024 European Conference Venue
Call for Proposals
The 2024 European Conference for Student Affairs and Services planning committee invites program proposals from higher education professionals who are part of the essential systems addressing college student experiences. The conference planning committees encourage program proposals regarding proven practices with content that will engage participants in fruitful discussions and provide meaningful content to bring back to their campuses. Interested individuals should submit a proposal form electronically. The proposal should be a detailed outline of their proposed session and a set of learning outcomes for attendees that connect to the conference tracks.
All presenters must register to attend the 2024 European Conference for Student Affairs and Services in-person.
There will not be any virtual presentation opportunities.
Proposals will be evaluated by several program reviewers using the following five standards:
- Significant and creative contributions to the student affairs profession.
- Engaging program format that involves the audience and stimulates discussion.
- Conceptually strong foundation, well-written, with clearly stated outcomes and appropriately documented research and/or experience.
- Qualified presenters with expertise in the subject matter.
- Thematically relevant program content incorporating the conference focus area(s) into the program.
Conference Tracks
Assessment and Credentials
Curricular Innovation
Mental Health and Well-Being
Student Engagement and International Experiences
Additional Information
Successful Proposals
Program reviewers rely on a well-written description to enhance their understanding of the content and goals of the presentation. The conference planning committees encourage program proposals with proven practices and content that will engage participants in fruitful discussions and provide meaningful content to bring back to their campuses.
Successful proposals should include:
- Lengthy description about session content that you will present.
- Relationship of the program to the conference themes outlined below in 'Conference Themes & Learning Outcomes'
- Identification of the program format (e.g., lecture, panel, roundtable) including methods for participant involvement (e.g., discussion, effective practice sharing, case study analysis).
- Discussions of replicability: to what extent can the information presented in this program be replicated at other institutions?
- Evidence of the conceptual foundation for proposal content including ways the program content is grounded in research, relevant experience, a cogent model, or appropriate theory.
- Program proposals should establish a clear connection to the research, framework, model, or theory included in their discussions.
- A list of references to relevant research, models, or theory must be listed in the "References" section.
Tips:
- Draft and save your work in a word processing program to ensure you keep a copy for your records. When you are ready, copy and paste the your description and outline into the text box below.
- There are no word limits on this section. Please provide enough details so that program reviewers can understand the breadth, depth, and scope of your program. This description will not be printed in the program book, website, or otherwise.
- Ensure correct spelling and grammar.
General Proposal Writing Tips
For additional tips, please visit NASPA’s Program Submission Guidelines: https://www.naspa.org/events/program-submission-guidelines.
Schedule at a Glance
Draft - Coming Soon
The schedule will be designed to provide attendees with interactive and engaging programming, and opportunities for deeper discussion, and networking. As details are finalized, this schedule will be updated.
5th Annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services Schedule
All times are Eastern European Time and are subject to change
European Conference Schedule At A Glance
2024 ECSAS Schedule
21 November
22 November
23 November
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Conference Registration
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
ECSAS Welcome Session
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ECSAS Keynote Address
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee/Tea Break
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Concurrent Session I
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Concurrent Session II
Details
International Perspectives in Student Affairs: Voices From the Field Niamh Nestor, University College Dublin Maria del Pilar Murguia, Director of Student Services Maura Zerella, Temple University Rome Ariana Damaske, John Cabot University |
Fraternity and Sorority Foundations Christina Witkowicki, LaunchPoint Consulting |
Research-driven Practice: Climb the LADDER of Mental Health and Well-being Leslie Blanchard, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College |
A Meaningful Horizon For SA (Student Affairs) Professionals Mariagrazia Melfi, EucA - European university college Association Gian Luca Giovannucci, EucA - European university college Association |
Embarking on a Global Journey: International Student Orientation Lisa Jackson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Lunch
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ECSAS Leadership Panel
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Optional: Cultural Experience
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Conference Registration
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Networking Activity
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ECSAS Keynote Address
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee/Tea Break
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Concurrent Sessions III
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Concurrent Sessions IV
Details
BEYOND THE GAP: Reducing Skills Mismatch in a University College of Merit Luca Demontis, ondazione Collegio San Carlo |
EDISU Piedmont: Perspectives on the Italian University Housing and Student Welfare System |
Are You Interested in Student Affairs Masters Certificate? Mariagrazia Melfi, EucA - European university college Association Gian Luca Giovannucci, EucA - European university college Association Janelle Rahyns, NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education |
Creating a Resilient Mindset Robert Gould, Workplace Office Solutions Sebestian Beurlet, Workplace Office Solutions |
Transforming the Delivery of Student Services in the Changing and Challenging Environment Aray Saniyazova, Nazarbayev University |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Lunch/Conference Group Photo
3:00 PM - 3:50 AM
Concurrent Sessions V
Details
Creating a Positive and Healthy Work Environment Tourgeé Simpson, York Tech |
Forming the Pack: Creating belonging for First-Generation College Students Terence Hill, University of Washington Bothell Katie DeWilde Horowitz, University of Washington Bothell |
Unlock the Strategic Power of Linkedin Maria Giulia Palocci, EucA - European university college Association |
InclusiveU: Applying an Anti-Bias Framework to Advance Equity in Higher Education Sinai Cota, University of California San Diego Francheska Morataya, University of California San Diego |
Creative Professional Development in Student Affairs Gloria Laureano, Kennesaw State University |
Health and Well-being Behaviours of University Students - A Portuguese Perspective Paulo Ferraz, Instituto Politécnico do Porto
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ECSAS Student Panel
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Networking Dinner
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Conference Closing Remarks
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Optional: Cultural Activity
Traveling to St. Julian, Malta
European Conference Hotel Accommodations - Coming Soon
Engagement Opportunities
Why Host the European Conference in 2025?
Knowledge Sharing Career Development Networking and Collaboration
To host the ECSAS25 is to attract a unique and incredible mix of thinkers, leaders, experts, and emerging talent with an existing predisposition to develop their skills, stimulate higher education progress and contribute to important global conversations in Europe. The European Conference for Student Affairs and Services is an important venue for brainstorming, networking and making vital connections that can lead to new initiatives, collaborations, resources and skills development. Hosting ECSAS25 can be an effective way to build campus brand awareness and promote your university to a wider audience. You can attract attention from education industry leaders, social media outlets, and potential students, and help raise your profile and position your campus as a thought leader in higher education.
Sponsors
Interested in exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at the 5th Annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services? Click here to review the available opportunites!
To apply, please click below to send an email to Fred Comparato, Senior Director of Corporate Development.
NASPA Global Health, Safety, and Responsibility
In keeping with the Association's duty to care and responsibility as host, NASPA leadership strongly encourages all participants at NASPA events whether a presenter, attendee, exhibitor, staff, guest, or vendor to be fully vaccinated. Please see the NASPA Global Health, Safety, and Responsibility webpage for complete information about NASPA's policy.
NASPA Conduct Policy
NASPA provides a welcoming environment and strives to address the interests of its members and the student affairs profession on issues related to social justice, equity, and inclusion. We seek to foster a positive environment built upon a foundation of trust, respect, open communications, and ethical behavior. To view NASPA's Conduct Policy, follow this link.